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PosiTector GLS Gloss Meter
Coatings Inspection

PosiTector GLS Gloss Meter

DeFelsko · SKU defelsko-POSITECTOR-GLS

A portable gloss meter for all surface finishes, with probes offering one, two or three measurement geometries (20°, 60° and 85°). It runs automatic diagnosis and auto calibration at power-on using the base plate with its built-in standard, and measures at over 60 readings per minute. It conforms to ASTM C584/D523/D4039, ISO 2813/7668, DIN 67530, JIS Z 8741 and AS/NZS 1580.602.2.

Technical specifications

Probe165 x 73 x 32 mm (6.5" x 2.875" x 1.25"), 555 g (19.6 oz)
ModelsGLS60 (60°), GLS2060 (20°, 60°) and GLS206085 (20°, 60°, 85°), with Standard (-1) or Advanced (-3) body, probe only: PRBGLS60, PRBGLS2060, PRBGLS206085
IncludedBase plate with integrated calibration standard, 10 cleaning wipes, rubber holster, hard-shell case, Long Form Certificate of Calibration traceable to NRC and PosiSoft software
Warranty2 years on body and probe
StandardsASTM C584/D523/D4039, ISO 2813/7668, DIN 67530, JIS Z 8741, AS/NZS 1580.602.2
ResolutionGloss ±0.1 GU (≤100 GU), ±1 GU (>100 GU), % reflectance 0.1%, haze ±0.1 (≤100), ±1 (>100)
Advanced mode250,000 readings in up to 1,000 batches, differential mode, 2 scan modes, WiFi and Bluetooth, Standard stores 1,000 readings per probe
Repeatability±0.2 GU (≤100 GU), ±0.2% (>100 GU)
Reproducibility±0.5 GU (≤100 GU), ±0.5% (>100 GU)
Measurement area20°: 10 x 10 mm, 60°: 10 x 20 mm, 85°: 4 x 45 mm
Measurement range20°: 0 - 2,000 GU, 60°: 0 - 1,000 GU, 85°: 0 - 160 GU
Angle by gloss levelHigh gloss (>70 GU): 20°, semi-gloss (10 - 70 GU): 60°, matte (<10 GU): 85°
Operating conditions0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F), non-condensing

Specifications subject to confirmation in the formal quote.

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